The flagship store of Japan’s oldest department chain (dating back to 1673) is to Tokyo what Harrods is to London or Bloomingdale’s is to New York. Standing since 1935, Mitsukoshi is also one of the oldest buildings in the area.
Location
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8001« Google Maps »
Getting there
Exit A5 of Mitsukoshi-mae Station
Details
10:00-19:00
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